Ghana has achieved a historic parliamentary victory in a resolution commemorating the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. The decision was taken during the plenary session marking the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Before the vote, President John Dramani Mahama remarked: “Let it be recorded that when history beckoned, we did what was right for the memory of the millions who suffered the indignity of slavery. Let our vote on this resolution restore their dignity and humanity.”
The resolution was passed with 123 votes in favor, 3 against, and 52 members absent, demonstrating strong parliamentary backing to honor those who suffered during the transatlantic slave trade. Notably, countries including the United Nations, the United States, and Cyprus voted against the majority but were overruled by the overwhelming support for the resolution.
President Mahama is expected to address the nation further on this historic achievement, emphasizing Ghana’s commitment to justice, historical accountability, and the restoration of dignity for the millions affected by the legacy of slavery.
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